India advises citizens to postpone travel to Iran

It advised Indians already in Iran to consider temporarily exiting the country using available flight options

Published - July 20, 2026 06:39 am IST | Dubai

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A man carries his bicycle in front of a monument depicting the clenched fist of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the U.S. and Israel strike on Feb. 28, in Islamic Revolution Square in Tehran, Sunday, July 19, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP

India on Sunday (July 19, 2026) advised its nationals to postpone travel to Iran until the security situation improves and urged those already in the country to consider leaving through available commercial flights amid rising instability and conflict.

In a revised travel advisory, the Indian Embassy in Tehran underlined that the "recent days have seen an increase in levels of instability and conflict in Iran," necessitating heightened caution for Indian nationals.

India issues fresh Iran travel warning, urges citizens to leave

Key Advisory Points

• Postpone travel: "Indian nationals intending to travel to Iran for any purpose should postpone travel for the time being, until the security environment improves," the mission said.
• Consider leaving: Indians already in Iran were advised to consider temporarily exiting the country using available flight options.
• Exercise caution: Those choosing to remain in Iran have been asked to exercise the "highest possible level of caution," the embassy said.
• Stay informed: "They should carefully monitor the news to maintain full situational awareness, and should avoid locations seeing higher levels of military activity such as those along the southern coast of the country," it said.
• Follow local instructions: The embassy also urged Indian nationals to comply with instructions issued by local authorities.
• Register with the embassy: It asked all Indians in Iran who have not yet registered with the embassy to do so immediately and to regularly monitor the mission's website and social media handles for further updates.

Background

The advisory comes amid renewed security concerns in Iran following an increase in regional tensions and military activity. In the last few days, the U.S. has targeted bridges, water desalination plants and electrical facilities in Iran, while Tehran has hit U.S.-allied countries throughout West Asia.

India has, in the past, issued similar advisories during periods of heightened conflict in West Asia and has urged its nationals to remain in contact with the embassy for assistance.

The Indian mission has also shared emergency helpline numbers for citizens requiring assistance.

Published - July 20, 2026 06:39 am IST